2024 Honda Passport Trailsport has One Big Problem :All Specs & Test Drive

[@travisp11]

I bought one of these two months ago and I love it. I’ve added a few accessories and I do have a No Lo Designs front skid plate that I’m gonna put on it this summer.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Congrats and thanks for sharing

[@geraldguerrero4800]

I have a 2024 PP Blk Edition. Don't need a third seat when it is just me and the wife. Love the back space when you close the 2nd row. My crate holding my two weens is great plus room for luggage on a road trip. As far as tranny 9 spd vs 10 spd, we aren't at Indy and the 9 is great. If I wanted to go off roading, honestly, I would have purchased a 4 runner. Just as dated and no frills. I love the PP. It works for me. Ton's of space, decent MPG's, nice V6 and NO CVT. Road noise. Its tires buddy. Wife's last two cars were Nissan 370Z and Audi TTS so I can tell you that you feel every thing on the road and hear everything but the radio when you are driving. Talk about Road Noise in a car. Go drive one of those cars and anything on the road would be perfect compared to those 2 seater sports cars. Good review buddy.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for sharing your insight 👍

[@CalgaryGuy71]

How's the legroom for taller folks? Is it the same as the Pilot? If so, long legged people may struggle on long trips. I can't stretch out my left leg in the Pilot and that could become uncomfortable on road trips. Nit picky but it's a deciding factor for vehicle purchases.

[@HawkeyeRides]

The pilot has a little more legroom time stamp: 04:24

[@danielpayne6842]

For some reason the Sienna blocks the area where one would extend their left leg, it was a long and painful road trip and I hope I don't get that assignment again.

[@Pross2175]

I have a 22 Passport, terrible front legroom. I’m 6’1” can’t stretch on those long drives,disappointing.

[@walteropanasets9178]

I’m 6’ no problems.

[@davidanderson8469]

@@Pross2175 I just sat in one and I had plenty of legroom and I'm 6'2".

[@Cornbread-gi6kt]

Not enough changes to justify switching from the 2022 to the 2024 Passport Trails port.

[@HawkeyeRides]

That is a good point

[@joeramos8873]

2025 is supposed to be the redesign

[@HawkeyeRides]

@joeramos8873 that is correct

[@walteropanasets9178]

Agree. No issues with my 2022

[@eseir64]

I bought a 21 EXL with 18K miles for $28K and It is great. A 100% practical with easy to use technology. Looking for luxury? Got to look somewhere else. Looking cheap maint. and reliability? This is it

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@eseir64 thanks for your insight and congratulations

[@ctclardy]

I have looked at Honda's online build site and it does not show any option package or options that offer skid plates for the Passport... please tell me where I can find that because that is one thing I am interested in... I hear that those things will be offered on the redesigned 2025 model... also crawl control and 10-speed auto like on the Pilot.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Dealership has them it’s a dealer installed part

[@rodhier2516]

HPD?

[@HawkeyeRides]

It’s an off road styling package

[@jameswalsh6131]

Hey Anthony, great review! That i really nice SUV but ultimately I think I think I would go with the Pilot. Hoping all is well with you.

[@HawkeyeRides]

I agree James the Pilot is better and I like having a third row

[@FliesGoodbyes]

Hearing black edition with all terrain wheels are better than the trail sport..

[@HawkeyeRides]

It’s a nice vehicle but Honda always leaves room for updates

[@timrussell5988]

Multiple times you compared the engine to the Pilot. The Pilot received a different drive train as part of its most recent refresh, hence the difference between the two. It is likely the upcoming refresh for the Passport will include the Pilot drivetrain. I have read many comments from people stating the current Passport drivetrain is smoother than the drivetrain in the refreshed Pilot.

[@HawkeyeRides]

It is not unlikely as I already reviewed it it’s a carry over and yes the passport is smoother and I say the same powertrain (engine, yes the passport has a 9 speed auto and pilot is on the 2nd gen 10 speed), platform because it is even if some tweaks 👍

[@Argee55732]

Love this. My next. CVT tranny? Nice no big IPad size screen!

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@Argee55732 no cvt here 👍

[@FliesGoodbyes]

I'm trying to decide v Between the Mazda CX50 turbo premium plus, Honda crv elite/black edition, or the passport black edition. Thanks for the info. Wife likes the passport the best.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Fun to drive will be the Mazda, the turbo is awesome plus the interior will be more upscale. Honda crv will be the best with mpg and the passport is nice too but overall value Mazda. They pack a lot more premium materials but the tech is a little dated. Congratulations whichever way you go.

[@Enjoyablewalks]

With Mazda add dash of transmission problems based on past history...

[@davidanderson8469]

The Mazda's are tight inside.

[@roberta949]

That 9 speed transmission is horrible. It has a class action lawsuit on it with Honda and tons of complaints with bad shifting at all mileages. Honda refuses to address it and keeps telling people it meets spec. Some got replacements which were the same or worse. The SOC V6 in the Passport is rock solid and probably the best SUV engine still available. If it were not for that 9 speed transmission I would have bought a Passport this year because its older SOC 6cyl engine is the best and last old school reliable engine out there. In 2025 Passport will likely get the new and not proven DOC V6 and 10 speed trans both designed for EPA not reliability and function. The 10 speed Honda transmission is better but still has a ton of complaints of poor shifting Honda can't fix. The Toyota Crossover transmission does the same thing but worse with the poor shifting. Toyota uses a CVT on its 4cyl/turbo hybrid on other Highlanders and Subaru uses CVT on everything. Nobody makes a real good rock solid transmission anymore and the 6cyl's are all being replaced with hybrids and turbo 4cyl's. The EPA is killing the automobile market. The electronics are getting ridiculous.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@roberta949 thanks for your input

[@FliesGoodbyes]

Appreciate this info. 🫡

[@NickXxx-q9f]

You’re so wrong about this 9 speed transmission, it was in beginning but Honda tweaked and updated this transmission, it’s fine

[@FliesGoodbyes]

@@NickXxx-q9f We felt a big Clunk before we left the parking lot on our test drive of a new 2025. Definitely concerned us.

[@cathyg1099]

I’ll take the older VTEC engine with 9 spd trans over the unproven DOHC V6 with 10 spd trans any day. Federal government regulations and excessive electronics are destroying the auto market.

[@theobserver9565]

2 thousand buck extra to get a hitch and cooler to tow up to 5 thousand pounds.

[@HawkeyeRides]

It’s not uncommon to pay extra for a tow hitch 👍

[@theobserver9565]

@@HawkeyeRidesThe problem is Honda advertises that the Passport can tow 5000 pounds but what they don't tell you is to tow that weight you have to purchase the optional transmission cooler and have it installed,otherwise it can only tow 3500lbs.

[@somuchtruth2306]

You also get navigation.

[@kris-8596]

This can ordered online for 1/2 price

[@benhaze1010]

@@kris-8596 Exactly. Sadly Japanese manufacturers still milk the cow on the towing aspect way too often.

[@LS1007]

2024 should have LED turn signals.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@LS1007 anywhere companies can save the find a way 👍

[@danielmcdermott5161]

I have owned Hondas for 20 years and my children have purchased Honda vehicles. They used to be a quality vehicle. No longer. My current Honda will be my last. My dealership recommended that I put in a claim for yet another expensive repair due to faulty parts. A Timing Chain for $3,000.00 at 170,000 km (105,000 miles). Honda denied my claim without hesitation. My previous vehicle needed a new transmission at about the same mileage mark. I didn’t mind paying a higher price for a quality vehicle, however, current prices and lower quality vehicles have resulted in another lost customer for Honda. I doubt they care. There are better quality vehicles out there at a much more reasonable price. Goodbye Honda.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@danielmcdermott5161 thanks for sharing Daniel

[@MrRagusawitz]

Toyota only offers a shitty 4 cylinder

[@HawkeyeRides]

I wish they had more options 👍

[@formula1fancolorado632]

Seems the same to me.

[@HawkeyeRides]

I example any difference in the review 👍